SA’s data centre boom starts to raise questions

South Africa’s rapidly expanding data centre sector is highlighting a fundamental gap in how the country plans and regulates major digital infrastructure: there is no comprehensive public record of how many facilities are operating, where they are located, or how much...

CFOS play an outsize role as AI scales enterprise-wide

As AI becomes more integrated into enterprise operations and decision-making, chief financial officers (CFOs) are taking on a larger role in shaping enterprise priorities around AI, helping turn strategy into execution, and determining how investments and capital...

In Scotland, NASA scientists search for clues about Mars’ past

This summer, NASA scientists headed to the Scottish Highlands to follow up on last year’s announcement of potential biosignatures on Mars and prepare for future research. The rocks and cliffs of Scotland’s Stoer formation offer a combination difficult to find on...

Patience and persistence key to job search success

New analysis shows that, on average, it takes around 15 months from the start of an active job search to beginning a new job role. In 2023, the average reached 17 months, while in 2025 it shortened to 14 months, according to the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for...

Food insecurity on the increase in SA

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Partnership aims to secure privacy for online comms

Spacecoin has announced a partnership with the Midnight Foundation to explore the development of a private peer-to-peer messaging application built on decentralised satellite infrastructure and enhanced with zero-knowledge proof technology. The collaboration will...

As telecoms and IT grow, so does the cybercrime threat

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At 160, the ITU is still relevant

This year's World Telecommunication and Information Society Day holds special significance with the 160th anniversary of the International Telecommunication Union. This is the word from ITU secretary-general Doreen Bogdan-Martin, who released this statement on World...

Reflex signs up Nokia to expand broadband reach

Reflex will deploy Nokia’s Broadband Network Gateway (BNG) solution to modernise and scale its network, enabling faster onboarding of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and delivering a better broadband experience for South African businesses and communities. Reflex...

Vodacom releases reviewed annual results

Vodacom’s group revenue for the year ended 31 March 2025 was R152,2-billion, up 1,1%. Group service revenue declined 0,1% in rands, but increased 11,2% on a normalised basis, above the group’s medium-term target; and financial services revenue increased 7,6% to...

Enterprise mobility management on growth trajectory

The global enterprise mobility management market size is estimated to reach $69,12-billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 24,1% from 2025 to 2030, according to the recent reports of Grand View Research. The market growth can be attributed to the proliferation of...

Does Africa have the skills to benefit from AI?

Africa stands to reap substantial benefits from artificial intelligence (AI) – but only if organisations are able to skill up in time. This is among the findings from a new SAP report, ‘Africa’s AI Skills Readiness Revealed’, which provides research into how African...

Today is Tax Freedom Day

The Free Market Foundation (FMF) has announced 16 May 2025 as this year’s Tax Freedom Day: the day that hardworking South Africans finally stop toiling to pay their taxes, and start earning for themselves. The FMF has marked this day since 1997 to shine a light on the...

Blue Label mulls separate listing for Cell C

Blue Label is exploring a potential restructure of the group which may facilitate separation and potential future listing of Cell C on the Prime Segment of the Main Board of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). The proposed restructure, which Blue Label outlined in...

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Virtual agents an integral part of the customer service team

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Level 1 BBBEE company wins innovation funding

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JavaScript rated best programming language for job seekers

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Insurers must be creative to innovate in a highly-regulated sector

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Automation as a once-in-a-lifetime career opportunity

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Senior Systems Administrator – Gauteng Johannesburg

Department: IT Infrastructure and SupportReports To: IT Operations ManagerLocation: Bedfordview (With possibility of hybrid)Company Overview:An established player in the South African long term insurance market with over 25 years of experience in non-traditional...

Mid Level C++ Developer

Our client is looking for a Mid Level C++ Developer fully in office based in Century City Key Requirements 2 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]C++ System DevelopmentMySQLDockerGitlabClient Server KnowledgeNetworking / VPN / Routing background requiredShould...

Senior Full Stack Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Senior Full Stack Developer – AI, Cloud & Next-Gen AppsAre you ready to shape the future of digital products? We're building cutting-edge solutions powered by AI, cloud-native architectures, and immersive mobile experiences — and we're looking for a Senior Full...

Systems Administrator

Reports To: Senior Systems Administrator / IT Ops ManagerLocation: Bedfordview (With possibility of hybrid)Company Overview:An established player in the South African long term insurance market with over 25 years of experience in non-traditional sectors. We sell and...

Mid Level C++ Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Our client is looking for a Mid Level C++ Developer fully in office based in Century City Key Requirements 2 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]C++ System DevelopmentMySQLDockerGitlabClient Server KnowledgeNetworking / VPN / Routing background requiredShould...

Systems Administrator – Gauteng Johannesburg

Reports To: Senior Systems Administrator / IT Ops ManagerLocation: Bedfordview (With possibility of hybrid)Company Overview:An established player in the South African long term insurance market with over 25 years of experience in non-traditional sectors. We sell and...

Senior Salesforce Software Engineer

Our client is looking for a Senior Salesforce Engineer to join their team! Key Requirements 5 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]Lightning Framework: Salesforce LightningLightning Web Components (LWC): Advanced proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS within...

BI Tester at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Are you passionate about ensuring data quality and integrity across complex BI environments? We're looking for a detail-oriented BI Tester to join our dynamic data team. In this role, you will work at the intersection of business intelligence, data engineering, and...

Java Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Java Architect – Hybrid | GautengAre you ready to shape the future of enterprise software solutions? Our client in the banking space is looking for a Java Architect to join their team in Gauteng, this is a hybrid model role offering the best of both worlds,...

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